Construction Today Vol 23 Issue 5 | Page 12

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As building becomes more technically demanding, luxury residential construction has entered a new era in which landmark towers are expected to do more than redefine skylines. Beyond height and architectural impact, they are expected to incorporate complex mechanical systems, advanced construction technology and highly customized amenities through Modern Methods of Construction without compromising schedule, performance or quality.

Bentley Residences Miami offers a clear example of what that requires. Developed by Dezer Development in collaboration with Bentley Motors and designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, the 62-story condominium will rise 716 feet, making it one of the tallest oceanfront residential buildings in the United States.
Its defining features go far beyond the façade. The tower will include the patented Dezervator car and passenger elevator, private in-home sky garages, expansive terraces, outdoor kitchens and private pools on every balcony. Each element carries structural, mechanical and waterproofing requirements that must be resolved as part of the building itself rather than added later.
Now rising beyond level seven and advancing toward its anticipated 2028 completion, Bentley Residences shows how ambitious residential design is reshaping the way high-rises are engineered and built.
Building from the ground up
For a tower of this size and complexity, the foundation is not simply the first construction milestone. It determines how the structure will carry its weight, accommodate its systems and perform over time.
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